ShareKUWAIT: In response to escalating conflict in the Middle East, Kuwaiti officials convened an extraordinary meeting on Monday to review and reinforce security measures at Kuwait International Airport. The National Committee for Aviation Security and Facilitation, chaired by Sheikh Hamoud Mubarak Al-Humoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Chairman of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), gathered to assess the airport’s readiness and ensure compliance with international aviation security standards.
Speaking after the meeting, Sheikh Hamoud emphasized Kuwait’s commitment to adhering to the International Civil Aviation Organization’s protocols. “These treaties form the legal framework governing aviation security worldwide,” he said. “Compliance ensures the safety of passengers and crew, and reinforces Kuwait’s standing as a trusted regional and international aviation hub.”
The session focused on implementing stringent security procedures and international treaty obligations designed to safeguard passengers, airport infrastructure and airline operations. Committee members also issued directives to guarantee strict adherence to agreed protocols, working in close coordination with multiple government agencies. They highlighted the importance of these protocols to several ongoing projects in Kuwait.
Among those attending were Major General Sabah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Kuwait Armed Forces; Dr Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health; Tareq Al-Asfour, Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice; and senior officials from the Ministry of Interior, the Kuwait General Administration of Customs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Kuwait Fire Force.
The meeting comes amid heightened regional instability following a series of airstrikes and escalating hostilities between Iran and the Zionist entity, raising concerns over security in Gulf airspace. Kuwaiti authorities have been stepping up precautionary measures to protect national interests and maintain uninterrupted aviation services.
On Sunday evening, Fatima Al-Qallaf, Director General of the General Administration of Customs, conducted an inspection of the Airport Customs Department and the Air Cargo Customs Department. Her visit focused on monitoring workflows and reviewing procedures for receiving travelers and managing air cargo shipments. Al-Qallaf praised the staff’s efforts in streamlining customs procedures with precision and efficiency, ensuring smooth cargo movement while maintaining strict security and regulatory compliance. She underscored the importance of continuous improvement and reaffirmed the department’s commitment to effective oversight and full readiness at all customs entry points. — Agencies
